Hi guys,
As a tutor working for an in-home tutoring service and I have been disappointed with the materials available to teach standard test prep (SAT,ACT,SSAT,etc.). I've started to have some success using some materials that I have created, and I'm looking to start selling these materials to other tutors and tutoring service providers. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind!

1) Would you consider buying materials to make available to your tutors to assist with test prep?
2) If so, how much would you be willing to pay for frequently-updated, quality teaching materials?
3) What would be the best format for these materials (electronic, print, etc.)?

In recent weeks my clientele has ballooned to 10 students, most of which are seeking help with midterms. Have any more experienced tutors felt seasonal pressures like this at various times of year? What times of year do you find to be busiest?

If you didn't- or weren't strong in math or a specific subject, have no fear. You're just starting out. Decline offers that ask for skills you do not have. You're not there to scam parents, it's an honor to be trusted to provide education.

Learn to be passionate about education before you start, after all- concerned parents will be paying you to nurture and educate their children, you have the privilege to play a part in the future of this child.

First, first first steps.

Choose a name.

Go out and make flyers with contact information and a phone number.

Put these in mailboxes around areas with schools, ask to hang them up in business windows or gym/library community boards, and make craigslist posts.

These three things, and the harder you work to gain a client from them will help you figure out if this is something you want to do.

So, get that first client, get out there, and learn.

After that- gain some experience tutoring. You can't just jump in and make it a business before having experience of tutoring as a job.